Might Insurance Cover a Breast Reduction in the Presence of Degenerative Disc Disease?

May 10, 2011
Asked By:Mindwhirl

I have spondylosis,stenosis,osteophytes & mild rev of lordosis in my cervical spine to which the drs attribute my pain and numbness. I am 29, had no trauma. I am just starting chiro care. An ortho surgeon rec. fusion surgery, but said there is no danger in waiting. I think at least some if not most of the underlying problem is the weight of my breasts. I am 5'3", 150#, 32F with dense tissue. Would a plastic surgeon be able to determine if that is true? Or is this an automatic "no" from ins?

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May 11, 2011

Answer: Breast reduction

May 11, 2011

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May 11, 2011

Answer: Might Insurance Cover a Breast Reduction in the Presence of Degenerative Disc Disease?

May 11, 2011

Answer: Might Insurance Cover a Breast Reduction in the Presence of Degenerative Disc Disease?

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